What was the mean-spirited nickname that many congressmen attributed to the purchase of Alaska (before realizing how valuable the purchase actually was)?
What is "Seward's Folly?"
100
The Spanish-American War was primarily fought in this Caribbean island country?
What is "Cuba?"
100
Theodore Roosevelt's stance on foreign politics was to "speak softly" and carry a big what?
What is "stick?"
100
The assassination of this US President (who has a mountain named after him) led to his popular Vice President, Theodore Roosevelt, becoming the leader of the United States.
Who is "William McKinley?"
100
Eventually made totally illegal in 1920, this beverage nicknamed "the demon drink" was outlawed in 26 states by 1914.
What is "alcohol?"
200
Despite Queen Liliuokalani's best attempts, the U.S. managed to annex (take over) this small island country.
What is "Hawaii?"
200
The brutal general that Spain sent to quell the rebellion was known by what nickname?
Who is "The Butcher?"
200
Roosevelt was the first President to stand up to big business by ending what common 19th century business practice?
What are "monopolies?"
200
This US President--our all-time fattest--once got stuck in a bath tub.
Who is "William Howard Taft?"
200
Signed by President Woodrow Wilson, this act gave banks the ability to print their own money in order to ensure economic stability and was known as the "Federal _______ Act."
What is "the Federal Reserve Act?"
300
Upon the conclusion of the Spanish-American War, the US was almost immediately thrust into war with this small island nation upon inheriting it from Spain.
What is "The Philippines?"
300
Although at the time many thought that this US ship exploded in Havana Harbor due to a Spanish torpedo, it's now believed that it was a total accident.
What is the "USS Maine?"
300
This gentleman was hand-picked by Roosevelt to become his successor as president.
Who is "William Howard Taft?"
300
Woodrow Wilson's first test as president came shortly after his election when a revolution broke out in this Central-American Country in 1910.
What is "Mexico?"
300
Perhaps due to his adventurous childhood, this man helped bring forth the conservation act, which helped protect America's natural forests.
Who is "Theodore Roosevelt?"
400
The "Alabama Claims" were targeted towards what European nation for supplying the South with ships during the Civil War?
What is "Great Britain?" (also accepted: England, UK, Jolly Ol' London Town)
400
Roosevelt's ragtag group of desperados was known as this.
What is "the Rough Riders?"
400
Because of his disappointment with the previous president, Roosevelt decided to again run for office in 1912 for what newly-created political party?
What is the "Progressive (or Bull Moose) Party?"
400
This quiet former governor of New Jersey and president of Princeton University won the 1912 election, partially due to his policy on "New Freedom" for American citizens.
Who is "Woodrow Wilson?"
400
Upton Sinclair went undercover in this type of food factory and discovered all sorts of unsanitary conditions, which eventually led congress to pass acts that made it illegal to sell impure foods.
What is "meat?"
500
The treaty of Kanagawa helped open up trade in 1854 between the US and what country?
What is "Japan?"
500
This man (who later became a US president) helped reconstruct the Philippines after their war with the US.
Who is "William Howard Taft?"
500
Costing half a billion dollars ($12 trillion in today's money) and causing over 5,500 deaths, Roosevelt was responsible for helping create this man-made marvel.
What is "the Panama Canal?"
500
William Howard Taft wasn't all bad--he helped increase the nation's lands and reserves, including the addition of these two territories as US states (you only have to name one of the two).
What are "Arizona" or "New Mexico?"
500
Because of their influence over the American economy, Theodore Roosevelt sought out to end the domination of this major form of business and travel through the Hepburn Act.